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Laura CrowRoss Brooks is the CEO and patient of Mountain Family Health Centers. They have 170 people on staff serving the 19,000 patients in our community. Their non-profit gets base grant funding from the government as well as federal support.Non-profit in the Spotlight: Mountain Family Health Centers, Week 2http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/non-profit-spotlight-mountain-family-health-centers-week-2
76880 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgMon, 08 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000Non-profit in the Spotlight: Mountain Family Health Centers, Week 2Laura CrowRoss Brooks is the CEO of Mountain Family Health Centers and he explains how their non-profit exists to make sure people have access to affordable, integrated, primary care. They serve over 19,000 people in our community.Non-profit in the Spotlight: Mountain Family Health Centers, Week 1http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/non-profit-spotlight-mountain-family-health-centers-week-1
76869 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgMon, 01 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000Non-profit in the Spotlight: Mountain Family Health Centers, Week 1Alycin BekteshThe Roaring Fork Valley’s health insurance costs are already the highest in the state. Those numbers could rise again due to a presidential order signed yesterday.Western Slope premiums may rise againhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/western-slope-premiums-may-rise-again
73598 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgFri, 13 Oct 2017 12:10:57 +0000Western Slope premiums may rise againAlycin BekteshThis week, senate Republicans once again tried to end the Affordable Care Act. The replacement plan, named after authors Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy, needed 51 votes in order to pass. By Tuesday, it was clear there wasn’t enough support and so the vote did not happen.The Reporter Two-Way: What comes after Graham-Cassidy?http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/reporter-two-way-what-comes-after-graham-cassidy
72953 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 28 Sep 2017 12:07:47 +0000The Reporter Two-Way: What comes after Graham-Cassidy?Bente BirkelandGov. John Hickenlooper unveiled a bipartisan plan today aimed at stabilizing the individual health insurance market. He and Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio spearheaded the effort.Hickenooper, Kasich unveil bipartisan health care planhttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/hickenooper-kasich-unveil-bipartisan-health-care-plan
72092 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 06 Sep 2017 03:12:34 +0000Hickenooper, Kasich unveil bipartisan health care planBente BirkelandA bipartisan measure to give people in rural Colorado financial help to cover high health insurance costs failed in a state Senate committee this week.Proposal for health care relief failshttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/proposal-health-care-relief-fails
66293 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 26 Apr 2017 11:57:43 +0000Proposal for health care relief failsBente BirkelandHealth insurance premiums can vary widely in Colorado depending on where you live — it's just one of the factors health insurance companies use to calculate prices. Mountain regions continue to have some of the highest premiums in the country. At the statehouse, House Bill 16-1336 [.pdf] would look at treating the entire state as one region, rather than continuing to group regions separately. "Our current insurance payment of $1,508 a month is equivalent to our mortgage payment. We can't afford it," said Richard Backe, a Garfield County small-business owner. "There are numerous people in the mountain district with the same story. We are the healthiest counties in the state , and we have the highest insurance rates."Would A Single State Region Ease Insurance Costs? New Bill Would Study It In Coloradohttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/would-single-state-region-ease-insurance-costs-new-bill-would-study-it-colorado
49694 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgMon, 28 Mar 2016 22:36:14 +0000Would A Single State Region Ease Insurance Costs? New Bill Would Study It In ColoradoElise ThatcherAnother health insurance carrier has announced it’s working with Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, but the company's coverage won’t be available to most people living in the Roaring Fork Valley.Garfield and Pitkin Counties still not eligible for Kaiser coveragehttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/garfield-and-pitkin-counties-still-not-eligible-kaiser-coverage
45396 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgTue, 22 Dec 2015 00:14:30 +0000Garfield and Pitkin Counties still not eligible for Kaiser coverageCornelia CarpenterAlthough the Aspen to Parachute Dental Health Alliance is young, they have a handful of successful projects that are helping to bring education, prevention and access to oral healthcare from Aspen to Parachute. Carrie Godes is a member of the Dental Alliance board of directors and works for Garfield County Public Health. She shares the organization's history and programs. Learn more about the Aspen to Parachute Dental Health Alliance at www.mygreatteeth.org .Non-Profit in the Spotlight: Aspen to Parachute Dental Health Alliance, Part 1http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/non-profit-spotlight-aspen-parachute-dental-health-alliance-part-1
34326 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgMon, 04 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000Non-Profit in the Spotlight: Aspen to Parachute Dental Health Alliance, Part 1Good afternoon and welcome to Mountain Edition. Wintry weather descends on the Roaring Fork Valley this week closing Independence Pass and prompting locals to break out their cold weather gear. Two Roaring Fork Valley residents are renamed to the U.S. Ski Team. Aspen holds its annual Veterans Day service. The Forest Service highlights crowds over-loving backcountry spots, big employers move forward with a plan to make their workers healthier, and politicians in Denver put their ducks in a row after a surprising election.Mountain Edition - November 13th, 2014http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/mountain-edition-november-13th-2014
26836 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgThu, 13 Nov 2014 22:31:40 +0000Mountain Edition - November 13th, 2014Elise ThatcherGovernor John Hickenlooper says he could get involved with bringing down health insurance prices. That could have a real impact for residents of the Roaring Fork Valley and other mountain towns. Garfield County asked the state's top official earlier this month to intervene with high premiums. The County believes Colorado officials did a sloppy job earlier this year when coming up with prices. But some experts say the state didn't make any mistakes. Editor’s note: Click here to check out our previous story about Garfield County's concerns about premiums, which includes Roaring Fork Valley resident Amy Barr. She contacted Garfield County Commissioners over high premium prices. Click here for more of our conversation with Alan Weil, Executive Director of National Academy for State Health Policy in Washington, DC. He’s got questions about why medical costs are so high in the Roaring Fork Valley and other communities in the “resort” health care pricing area. Below is a transcript ofGovernor Open to Helping Bring Down Insurance Premiumshttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/governor-open-helping-bring-down-insurance-premiums
12269 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgTue, 31 Dec 2013 06:57:45 +0000Governor Open to Helping Bring Down Insurance PremiumsElise ThatcherGarfield County wants Governor John Hickenlooper to intervene with the state's new health insurance rules. The county has some of the highest premiums in Colorado under new guidelines, which are part of the Affordable Care Act. The state agency in charge of the new rules recently visited communities around the state to explain why premiums are so high. But Garfield County officials remain unconvinced. Editor's note: You can see the state's premium pricing proposal here , and the insurance industry's letter here . Below is a transcript of Reporter Elise Thatcher's story: Amy Barr: "The balloon has deflated for me on the Affordable Care Act and it’s very disappointing." Reporter: Fifty-nine-year-old Amy Barr lives and works in the Roaring Fork Valley. Today she's at her office, tucked away in a church basement in Glenwood Springs. She's the Executive Director of United Way for Garfield and Pitkin Counties. Earlier this year, Barr was hoping to sign up for a health insurance plan throughGarfield County Asks Governor to Intervene on Insurance Ruleshttp://aspenpublicradio.org/post/garfield-county-asks-governor-intervene-insurance-rules
11748 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgWed, 18 Dec 2013 03:31:49 +0000Garfield County Asks Governor to Intervene on Insurance RulesElise ThatcherColorado is one of nearly twenty states putting together a kind of cooperative health care purchasing program. It’s called an exchange, and it’s starting under the recent health care overhaul often called "Obamacare". Enrollment starts in October and it could mean big changes for Native Americans in Colorado. Aspen Public Radio’s Elise Thatcher recently spoke with Ernest House Junior. He’s Executive Director of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs. House started by explaining what health care options Native Americans have now.What Does "Obamacare" Mean to Colorado's Native People?http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/what-does-obamacare-mean-colorados-native-people
1622 as http://aspenpublicradio.orgTue, 21 May 2013 22:34:18 +0000What Does "Obamacare" Mean to Colorado's Native People?